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Albino bushynose catfish in planted tank.

Best Algae Eaters For Freshwater Aquariums (From 2-100+ Gallons)

Algae, Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

If scraping algae off your glass makes you sad, consider getting an algae eater for your aquarium. I'm not saying that your algae eater will keep your tank perfectly clean and clear of algae, but they defin...

Nano Shrimp Tank Aquascape in a Jar (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Planted Tank

What is a nano shrimp tank? In the freshwater aquarium hobby, a nano tank typically refers to a jar, bowl, or rectangular aquarium ranging in size from 2 gallons to 10 gallons. But, the term “nano tank” ...

5 Gallon Aquascape with a Cave (No Filter, No CO2)

Kevin

Aquascaping, Planted Tank

The purpose of this article is to show you, step by step, how to create a captivating cave aquascape in a 5 gallon tank. Caves have an aura of mystery. Some common associations we humans have with caves ...

Betta Bowl Setup (Step By Step with Live Plants)

Kevin

Aquarium Shrimp, Aquascaping, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

The goal of this article is to show you how to setup a betta fish bowl that isn’t a tiny, polluted prison for your fish. Before we dive into a step by step guide to creating your own planted betta bowl, let...

Female betta and male betta fish together.

Female vs Male Betta Fish (Which is Better to Keep?)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Betta Fish

Betta fish (Betta splendens) have become one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world. And for good reason. Betta fish are colorful, easy to keep, and have attitude. In almost any pet store, bet...

Endler males surrounding a female in a planted tank.

12 of the Easiest Fish to Care For (#11 is surprising)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

If you are new to caring for fish in an aquarium or if fish seem to die on you for no reason, you might be wondering if some aquarium fish are easier to care for than others. The answer is that certain aqu...

9 Aquarium Plants That Will Make You a Better Aquascaper

Kevin

Aquascaping, Live Plants, Planted Tank

Aquascaping is the process of using aquatic plants, rocks, and driftwood, to design a “scape” or underwater scene to mimic nature, or simply please the eye. When designing an eye-catching aquascape, i...

Planted Tank Basics (How to Begin)

Kevin

Aquarium Lighting, Aquascaping, Live Plants, Planted Tank

Planted tanks can be incredible snapshots of nature in your home. But, they can also be little intimidating to setup. What kind of gravel or substrate is needed? Can an aquarium kit light grow plants? ...

How to Keep Cherry Shrimp

Kevin

Algae, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish, Planted Tank

Cherry shrimp make excellent pets and are much easier to care for than people realize. In fact, in a planted tank setup, cherry shrimp require similar care and maintenance as a betta fish. Note: As an Am...

Best Fish For a 5 Gallon Tank (And Small Tank Benefits)

Kevin

Aquarium Fish, Aquarium Shrimp, Betta Fish

5 gallon fish tanks make excellent aquariums. Don’t let someone convince you otherwise. I hear a lot of advice that goes something like, “for the price of a 5 gallon tank you could get a 10 gallon and h...